MiniMax H3 R2V workflow

MiniMax H3 Reference to Video Generator

Use images, video clips, and audio references to guide how your MiniMax H3 video looks, moves, and sounds.

Create an R2V Video View Examples
Up to 9 reference imagesUp to 3 reference videosUp to 3 reference audio files768P or 2K output

Reference-to-Video Studio

Generate a Video with MiniMax H3 References

Combine a prompt with optional image, video, and audio references. Choose 768P or 2K output and generate up to 15 seconds.

Upload an image, video, or audio reference.
Reference materialsImages, videos, and audio combined0/12
Reference Images(max 9)0/9
Reference Videos(max 3, total 15s)0/30.0s/15s
Reference Audios(max 3, total 15s)0/30.0s/15s
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Reference workflowMulti-Reference GuideView guide

MiniMax H3 accepts text, image, video, and audio references. Combine supported materials to give the model more precise creative direction.

Prompt Guide

Type @ to quickly insert uploaded files into your prompt.

Select a file reference such as @image1, @video1, or @audio1 so MiniMax H3 knows which material to use.

Material Limits

  • Up to 9 reference images
  • Up to 3 reference videos, 15 seconds total
  • Up to 3 reference audio files, 15 seconds total
  • Up to 12 materials across all reference types

Supported Input Combinations

TextText + ImageText + VideoText + AudioText + Image + VideoText + Image + AudioText + Video + AudioText + Image + Video + Audio

Note: Reference images, videos, and audio are optional. Add only the materials needed for your prompt.

Supported file requirements
  • Images: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, or HEIF; up to 30 MB each
  • Videos: MP4 or MOV; 2–15 seconds each and up to 50 MB
  • Audio: WAV or MP3; 2–15 seconds each and up to 15 MB
  • Image and video dimensions: 256–5760 px; aspect ratio 0.4–2.5
  • Total request size: up to 64 MB

Control what matters

Guide the Subject, Motion, Style, and Sound

Reference-to-video works best when every file has a job. Tell MiniMax H3 what to keep, what to borrow, and what to create from scratch.

01

Keep identity consistent

Use a reference image to guide a face, product shape, outfit, brand object, or visual identity.

02

Match motion from video

Use a short video clip to guide camera movement, action, pose, timing, or scene rhythm.

03

Carry over visual style

Use reference media to guide lighting, color, texture, composition, and mood.

04

Shape audio direction

Add audio context when you need the scene to follow a voice, ambience, music cue, or sound style.

R2V examples

MiniMax H3 reference-to-video examples

Start from a real production goal. Each example shows the reference role and generation settings to try first.

Character reference

Keep the same character in motion

Use one character image and one motion clip to guide face, outfit, walk cycle, and camera feel.

Duration10s
Ratio16:9
Resolution2K
AudioOn

Product reference

Turn product assets into an ad

Use product photos to preserve shape and materials while adding camera movement and studio lighting.

Duration15s
Ratio16:9
Resolution2K
AudioOn

Audio reference

Create visuals around a sound cue

Use audio context to guide pacing, mood, ambience, or a music-led visual sequence.

Duration7s
Ratio16:9
Resolution2K
AudioOn

Motion reference

Borrow camera movement

Use a reference clip for tracking, push-in, orbit, handheld motion, or action timing.

Duration7s
Ratio16:9
Resolution2K
AudioOn

Style reference

Hold a campaign look

Use visual references to keep color, texture, lighting, and composition aligned across a concept.

Duration4s
Ratio16:9
Resolution2K
AudioOn

Frame control

Guide the start and finish

Use an organized storyboard to guide the subject, shot order, framing, and ending across the video.

Duration15s
Ratioadaptive
Resolution768P
AudioOn

Prompt templates

Reference Prompts You Can Adapt

A good R2V prompt tells the model what each reference should control. Use these as starting points.

Character consistency

Create a 10-second cinematic shot of the same character walking through a rainy city street. Keep the face, jacket, hairstyle, and color palette from @Image1. Borrow the slow handheld camera movement from @Video1. Add soft street ambience and distant traffic.

Product ad

Create an 8-second vertical product ad for the object in @Image1. Preserve the product shape, logo placement, material, and color. Use a slow rotating camera move, clean studio reflections, soft music, and a clear final hero shot.

Motion transfer

Use @Video1 only for camera movement and action timing. Replace the subject with the object in @Image1. Keep the background minimal, use cinematic lighting, and avoid changing the main product details.

Music visual

Create a 15-second visual scene that follows the mood and rhythm of @Audio1. Use the color and texture from @Image1. Keep the camera movement slow and immersive, with light changes that match the beat.

How to use

How to Create a MiniMax H3 Reference Video

Use fewer references with clearer roles. The prompt should explain the relationship between your assets and the video you want.

  1. 1

    Add your reference media

    Upload images, video clips, or audio files that show the subject, motion, style, or sound you want to guide.

  2. 2

    Assign a job to each reference

    Tell the model which file controls identity, which file controls motion, and which file controls style or sound.

  3. 3

    Choose duration and output

    Start with 5 to 10 seconds for testing. Use 2K when detail matters, or 768P for a lower-credit draft.

  4. 4

    Generate, review, and refine

    Check faces, product details, logos, text, hands, audio timing, and camera motion before publishing.

Reference settings

Best Settings for Reference-to-Video

The best setup depends on what you need to control. Start simple, then add more context only when it improves the result.

GoalCharacter identity

Best referenceClear portrait or full-body image

Prompt instructionKeep face, hair, outfit, and body type from the image.

Suggested start10s · 16:9 or 9:16

GoalProduct accuracy

Best referenceProduct photo from clean angles

Prompt instructionPreserve shape, material, logo area, and color.

Suggested start6–10s · 2K

GoalCamera movement

Best referenceShort motion video

Prompt instructionBorrow only camera path and pacing from the video.

Suggested start5–8s · 768P draft

GoalAudio mood

Best referenceMusic, ambience, or voice reference

Prompt instructionFollow the tone and rhythm without changing the scene brief.

Suggested start10–15s · image or video also required

Choose the right input

Image, Video, and Audio References Are Not the Same

Use the reference type that matches the control you need. Adding more files is not always better.

Image references

Best for identity, product shape, outfit, color, visual style, or composition.

JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, or HEIF · up to 9

Video references

Best for motion, camera path, pose, transition, timing, or action rhythm.

MP4 or MOV · up to 3 · 15 seconds total

Audio references

Best for mood, voice direction, music-led visuals, ambience, or sound design.

WAV or MP3 · up to 3 · 15 seconds total

Reference audio cannot be used by itself. Include at least one reference image or reference video.

Use cases

What Can You Create with MiniMax H3 R2V?

Reference-to-video is useful when the video needs to follow existing material instead of starting from a blank prompt.

Product videos

Turn product photos into short ads, launch clips, and campaign concepts.

Character clips

Use a character image to guide identity across a short story or motion test.

Social videos

Create vertical concepts for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and paid social creative.

Music visuals

Use audio direction to shape mood, pacing, rhythm, and ambience.

Game concepts

Bring character art, environment concepts, and trailer ideas into motion.

Film previsualization

Test shot direction, camera movement, lighting, and scene rhythm before production.

Review before publishing

Reference Control Helps, but Every Output Still Needs Review

Check faces, hands, product geometry, packaging text, logo placement, brand colors, voice quality, and audio timing before using a generated video in a live campaign. For important brand assets, generate multiple drafts and keep the version with the cleanest details.

Credits

Test Short Drafts Before Spending More Credits

Reference workflows can need more iteration because you are guiding several details at once. Start with a shorter clip, then move to a longer or higher-resolution output when the direction is right.

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Credit rate

768P · 9 credits/sec

2K · 14 credits/sec

For Reference-to-Video, billable time equals reference video duration plus output video duration. Images and audio do not add billable seconds.

FAQ

MiniMax H3 Reference-to-Video FAQ

What is MiniMax H3 reference-to-video?+

It is a reference-led generation workflow. You add images, video clips, or audio so MiniMax H3 can use them as context for subject identity, motion, style, camera direction, or sound.

Can MiniMax H3 use images as video references?+

Yes. Images are useful for character identity, product shape, outfit, visual style, and composition.

Can MiniMax H3 use video clips as references?+

Yes. Video references are useful for camera movement, pacing, action timing, pose, and motion direction.

Can I add audio references?+

Yes. Audio references can guide mood, voice direction, music, ambience, or sound style. Audio cannot be used alone; include at least one reference image or video.

What is the difference between image-to-video and reference-to-video?+

Image-to-video starts from a required first frame and can include an optional last frame. Reference-to-video can combine images, videos, and audio to guide different parts of the generated clip. The two modes cannot be mixed in one request.

How long can a MiniMax H3 reference video be?+

You can create an output up to 15 seconds long. Reference video clips can total up to 15 seconds.

Does MiniMax H3 R2V support 2K output?+

Yes. Choose either 768P or 2K before generating.

How many references should I use?+

Use the fewest references that clearly explain your goal. You can add up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio files, with no more than 12 materials in total.

Start creating

Create a MiniMax H3 Video from Your References

Upload images, video clips, or audio. Write a clear prompt. Generate a reference-led video in one workflow.

Open R2V Generator View Prompt Examples